Homemade Vanilla
Elevate your baking and cooking with this simple yet luxurious Homemade Vanilla Extract recipe! Crafted with just two ingredients—premium vanilla beans and vodka—this DIY vanilla is a game-changer for your pantry staples. The process is effortless but rewarding: slit the beans, combine them with vodka, and let time work its magic as the infusion transforms into a rich, aromatic extract. With only 10 minutes of prep time and a bit of patience, you'll have a velvety, flavorful vanilla extract that’s perfect for cookies, cakes, and more. The best part? As it ages, the flavor deepens, ensuring every drop adds a bold, gourmet touch to your homemade creations. Start your culinary journey today with this essential kitchen staple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Vanilla beans
- 2 cups Vodka
Instructions
Using a sharp knife, carefully split each vanilla bean lengthwise, leaving one end attached to keep the halves together. This will expose the seeds inside while keeping the beans mostly intact.
Place the split vanilla beans into a clean, sterilized glass jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid. A jar or bottle that holds at least 16 ounces is ideal.
Pour the vodka over the vanilla beans, ensuring that the beans are fully submerged in the liquid. If necessary, push the beans down using a clean spoon.
Seal the jar or bottle tightly, and give it a gentle shake to distribute the infusion.
Store the jar or bottle in a cool, dark place, like a cupboard or pantry. Let the vanilla extract steep for at least 2 months, shaking the jar gently once a week to mix the contents.
For best results, allow the extract to steep for 6 months. The longer it steeps, the richer and more aromatic the vanilla flavor will become.
Once ready, use the homemade vanilla extract in your favorite recipes. You can leave the vanilla beans in the jar for continued flavor development or remove them if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1181 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.0 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 46 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
